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Presources

Jonah Avina December 23, 2023

Starting out in the classroom can be scary. There is so much to learn! But for those who feel their inexperience, Jonah offers encouragement: Don’t underestimate the “presources” you bring to the classroom! Whatever your background and life experience, it can enrich your teaching and thus your students.

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